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Board of Trustees, Town of Lyons
TOWN OF LYONS BOARD met on Monday, January 4, 2021, 7 p.m. on Zoom
The Lyons Town Board met on Zoom Monday evening;
There will be No Action on The Den until after their State hearing in February. Thanks to the Town of Lyons for the Cares grants amounting to $197,000. Checks were presented last week to 20 businesses, and 2 non-profits this week, ranging from $989.00 to $10,000. A great help!
Discussion was held on: PUD-MU zoning district and PUD MU Overlay District; Sanitary Sewer Repairs at 5th Avenue and Meily Street done by Roberts Excavation Corporation; An inter-governmental agreement for alternative transportations services between the Town of Lyons and Boulder County; Work is continuing on the 2nd Avenue bridge with negotiations on the right-of-way proceeding; Discussed the termination of utility services, overlay districts, vehicle impoundment, parking and abandoned vehicle and property enforcement. Public hearings-Jan. 19th)
Approved: Development of a subterranean Pump Station between Lyons and Longmont; Accepted the Davey Tree Co. on the 2nd Avenue Bridge Project; the Improvements of the Lyons Roadway Project; the public improvements of the Lyons Valley River Park Project, and the St. Vrain Creek Recover and accepted public improvements of the St. Vrain Recovery Project;
Discussed if Lake McIntosh Water can be used for the proposed Main Street (400-402 Main Street); The development would entail more businesses on the 1st floor and housing on the second and maybe the third floors. (including the Art Gallery building down to the insurance office; and Dance building) (Have to meet with the City of Longmont); Discussed funds designated for Lyons Streets for matching funds to get grants for the 36\66 Corridor Trail; and discussed rule for Virtual meetings.
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UPCOMING: Check fire hydrants as to water pressure; the water problems at Ed Bruder’s home; kids Hike & Bike Trail; Dr Cog funding, Student on Board, form a Cemex & committee on Planet Bluegrass contract; check trail by Cemetery, Honeywell Legal action, Historic Preservation Committee to meet with Planning Commission.
(as reported by LaVern Johnson)
TOWN OF LYONS BOARD: met Monday, January 19. 2021, 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Sheriff Crist will be attending the State hearing on The Den;
Thanks to the Town of Lyons for the Cares grants amounting to $197,000.to 20 businesses and 2 non-profits.. this week, ranging from $989.00 to $10,000. A great help to the town’s economy!
There will be updates on water utility; wastewater under the administrators report on Lyons Redstone Review Article; Lyons Love Campaign; National Parks Planner Magazine; Revolving loan fund, Utility bill with Museum-Driveway.
The Ordnance on Vehicle Impoundment, Parking and Abandoned Vehicle and Property Enforcement was voted to allow small RV’s, and Water vehicles if under 20 feet, not including the tongue to park on the driveway or in front. The town is now looking for parking space for big R-V’s.
A resolution was discussed expressing support for improved Hike and Bike Features along reconstructed State Highway 7; Work is going forward on the new 2nd Avenue Bridge with with Rocksol Consulting Group for Construction and Interwest Consulting Group for Consulting Services for Professional Civil Engineering; A Resolution of the Town ratifying professional services with Anderson Consulting Engineers for the Design for the St,. Vrain Creek Recovery Project;
A Resolution of the Town approving a Development Plan Agreement for Summit Housing passed, giving the town 16-24 single family units, and 17 larger, The developer stated they would see to the safety of those where the cliffside has shored off. Voted on Lake McIntosh Water Shares Request (to develop 4th & Main Street into businesses and apartments) was passed saving them $100,000. Plans for redoing the corner businesses with the first floor into businesses and adding 7 rental units on the 2nd floor. Discussion on using funds designated for Lyons Streets for matching funds to get grants for the 36\66 Corridor Trail; and discussed rule for Virtual meetings.
UPCOMING: Check fire hydrants as to water pressure; the water problems at Ed Bruder’s home; kids Hike & Bike Trail; Dr Cog funding, Student on Town Board, form a Cemex committee and a committee on the Planet Bluegrass contract; Check trail by Cemetery, Honeywell Legal action, Historic Preservation Committee to meet with Planning Commission.
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The Lyons Town Board will meet on Zoom Monday evening Feb 1st, with Workshop at 5:30 and meeting at 7:00pm.
(as reported by LaVern Johnson)
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
REPORT: LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION meeting – January 11, 2021
LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met on Monday, January 11th, with discussion on: 1. The completion of Bohn Park Phase 2 which will be ready for ballgames etc this spring. 2. The Lyons Valley River Park needs plant replacement in the spring, a fence and wetland work is needed with railing and stream bank stabilization.; 3. The 2nd Avenue Bridge is being replaced and going well with 2nd Avenue closed until May; stay out of the construction area. 4. People are urged to use the trail along the river 5. The 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is paid for thru FEMA and Safe Schools grant with work on the design. Public hearings will be held. 6.The cost of chiller is being checked into for the Ice Rink (now the rink needs freezing weather), (Ice skating and hockey is really popular). Discussion was also held on whether to try to get the St. Vrain Trail thru east of town and use the money the town has designated for street improvement for matching funds. Grants may be available. The town leases the land at the back to: 1. Blue Mountain Stone 2. Spring, and 3. Clark’s Hardware; the trail has to go thru, as well as over 3 or 4 ditches-they have to get approval from the Ditch companies as well as Northern Colorado.
Pending projects: The area South of the St. Vrain River; A trail connection along the South Ledge Ditch and up to the “L”, Secondary Sports Court; Night Sky Compliance; Pedestrian Connectivity, Budget & long-term maintenance review, Water Rescue Stations (in 2021 budget to be along the river in case of emergency); PRC volunteering-to clean up after Holidays, summer and during summer. The next meeting Feb 8- 6pm.
(as reported by LaVern Johnson 1/14/21)
2021 Budget Adopted
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2021 fiscal year budget upon the second reading at the November 16, 2020 BOT meeting. The Board approved the 2021 Town of Lyons Annual Budget after two public meetings and multiple review sessions.
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